These types of credit and/or institutions fall outside the traditional structures of financial supervision, exposing banks to a growing amount of risk that is for the most part hidden. By getting a portion of their credit off books, Chinese banks are able to comply with official loan quotas while in practice exceeding them

Walker's World: The crisis deepens Sep 24, 2008

The fundamental economic and financial underpinning of the United States' AAA status remains strong despite the heated political debate over the role of government and how best to reduce the out-sized federal budget deficit

Moody's, Fitch keep U.S. rating triple-A Aug 02, 2011

The loss resulted from a substantial level of expenses related to Riggs compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and multiple investigations. The company incurred a $16 million fine (which remains subject to change) to the U.S. Department of Justice, reserved $8 million for litigation, and incurred $17 million in expenses related to the sale of its international businesses

Riggs ratings lowered Feb 08, 2005

Further improvement in credit metrics is anticipated as the company repays maturing debt with available cash, which totaled $3.2 billion at Nov. 21, 2004

Fitch gives Costco a positive outlook Jan 26, 2005

In a slightly more challenging market, the large builders will continue to buy private, mid-size companies, while some regional and multiregional homebuilders figure to expand into more markets and become more national builders

Large homebuilders seen expanding Jan 03, 2005